Kimberly Ward
Healer
Belden ,MS
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic individual trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
Tupelo , MS
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Assembly Line Worker
MTD Hamilton And Ryker
Tupelo, MS
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
Tugger Driver
Diversity Vuteq
Blue Springs, MS
02.2015 - 09.2019
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Housekeeper
Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
Tupelo, MS
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Customer Service Associate
Ross Dress For Less
Tupelo, MS
07.2008 - 05.2012
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Executes excellent sales floor merchandising and selling.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
- Maintained clean personal appearance, modeled store's outfits when working clothing department settings and wore uniforms per company policy.
- Demonstrated items to customers and created customer awareness, interest and sales.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
QIC
Tupelo, MS
04.2006 - 11.2011
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Education
GED - Psychology
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2005
Skills
- Sauce Preparation
- Product Rotations
- Bulk Food Preparation
- New Recipe Creation
- Proper Food Storage
- Cooking and Baking
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Timely Food Delivery
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Critical Thinking
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Dish Preparation
- Hospitality Management
- Machinery Upkeep
- Chef Assistance
- Attentive to Detail
- Guest Experiences
- Reading Comprehension
- Operation and Control
- Food Safety and Quality
- Chopping Vegetables
- Guest Satisfaction
- Disciplinary Action
- Janitorial Duties
Timeline
Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
03.2022 - 11.2022
Assembly Line Worker
MTD Hamilton And Ryker
09.2019 - 08.2021
Tugger Driver
Diversity Vuteq
02.2015 - 09.2019
Housekeeper
Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
06.2012 - 11.2014
Customer Service Associate
Ross Dress For Less
07.2008 - 05.2012
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
QIC
04.2006 - 11.2011
GED - Psychology
Itawamba Community College
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